Colombard vs Sylvaner
Compare Colombard and Sylvaner: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Colombard | Sylvaner | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1601 | 1536 |
| Average rating | 3.60 / 5 | 3.70 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, United States, Israel, Australia | France, Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy |
Colombard
Lively, aromatic whites with sharp acidity and a brisk palate, with aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit, mango), boxwood, nectarine and herbal notes. Typically crisp finish. Pillar of Côtes de Gascogne IGP (modern aromatic dry whites) and historically the base spirit for Cognac and Armagnac distillation. Exported to South Africa and California. Charentes variety, a cross of chenin × gouais blanc.
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Lively, understated whites with a tender palate and fresh acidity, with delicate aromas of citrus, white flowers, green apple, hay and typical mineral notes. Light and refreshing finish. Made as easy dry whites and more structured lees-aged cuvées. Star of Alsace AOC (one of the historic varieties), absolute signature of German Franconia (Silvaner on shell-limestone soils) and present in Austria and Switzerland. Central European variety of Austrian origin.
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